Pulses were selected by the UN because of their significant health, economic and environmental benefits.

Pulses are naturally gluten free and add tons of fiber, protein and antioxidants to your diet!

Gearing up for 2016, each country was asked by the UN to submit one pulse recipe to represent their country. The USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council, which is the body selected by the UN and Global Pulse Confederation to manage International Year of Pulses in the U.S., reached out to me to develop a recipe to be in the running.

I went for my favorite “One Pot” style recipe and created this flavorful Mediterranean Sausage & Lentils recipe!

One Pot Mediterranean Sausage and Lentils Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

½ cup onion (diced)

4 garlic cloves (minced)

1 cup baby bella mushrooms (sliced)

1 lb Italian Sausage

1 cup lentils

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

3 cups vegetable broth

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried parsley

½ cup roasted red bell pepper (chopped)

¼ cup finely chopped basil

¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)

One Pot Mediterranean Sausage and Lentils Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic and mushrooms, saute for 3-4 minutes, then add the sausage and cook through. Drain any grease from the pot, then add the lentils.

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Hi, I'm Whitney! I’m a sports-loving, coffee-drinking, food blogger, the host of “ 29 Minute Meals”, a contributing writer for TODAY Food, cookbook author and on camera food and lifestyle expert, regularly featured on news stations across the country! On my blog, you’ll find most recipes are made in 29 minutes or less, in one pot, or in a crock pot! Learn More